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S56 TBL

1998 Yamaha Yzf

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,825 mi
Last recorded38,825 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf22,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 TBL
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,825 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 36,034 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

anti rattle shim upside down front calipers

o/s/f disc warped and showing cracks

throttle slow action

Pass 23 Jul 2011 36,034 miles

anti rattle shim upside down front calipers

o/s/f disc warped and showing cracks

throttle slow action

Pass 11 May 2009 35,942 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Fail 1 May 2009 35,942 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

rear tyre has been puncture repaired

Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,137 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf?

Based on 78,811 MOT tests across 11,091 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
1,457
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
11,091
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,185
reflector on motorcycle missing 978
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 951
Drive chain excessively loose 768
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S56 TBL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 22,624 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 1,185 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S56 TBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S56 TBL registered?

S56 TBL is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf, first registered on 9 December 1998.

Is S56 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 TBL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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